Gender differences in driver's license theory test scores in the Netherlands

J C F de Winter; P A Wieringa

doi:10.1016/j.jsr.2008.05.007

Gender differences in driver's license theory test scores in the Netherlands

J Safety Res. 2008;39(4):413-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jsr.2008.05.007. Epub 2008 Aug 9.

Authors

J C F de Winter¹, P A Wieringa

Affiliation

¹ Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime & Materials Engineering, Department of BioMechanical Engineering, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD, Delft, Netherlands. j.c.f.dewinter@tudelft.nl

PMID: 18786428
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2008.05.007

Abstract

Introduction: Gender differences were investigated in a sample of persons (N=34,755) who completed the driver's license theory test in the Netherlands.

Results: Contrary to recent findings from Sweden, no gender differences were found.

Impact of industry: The present study signifies the importance of standardization in driver testing.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adult
Automobile Driver Examination / statistics & numerical data*
Educational Measurement / standards
Educational Measurement / statistics & numerical data*
Educational Status
Female
Humans
Male
Models, Educational
Netherlands
Sex Factors